According to a list compiled by GOBankingRates, the “richest county” in Georgia is Forsyth, which has a median household income of $116,571. Not only is Forsyth the richest county in the state, but it ranks No. 8 nationwide, making it one of the wealthiest counties overall.
What criteria did GOBankingRates use in making these determinations?
“The […] numbers are based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey for 2021, the most recent available. Our list counts down by state, lowest numbers to highest. We’ve also included each county’s largest cities and/or towns by population, based on U.S. Census data. For some additional perspective while you browse, keep in mind that the real median income across the U.S. in 2021 was $70,784, according to the United States Census Bureau. That was down slightly from the 2020 figure: $71,186.”
Check out the full report at GOBankingRates to read up on more of the richest counties around the country.
